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YH09 OPW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,801 mi
Last recorded140,801 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 OPW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,500 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 132,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 128,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 125,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,634 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,609 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread pattern

offside front tyre has a light cut in outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,526 miles

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,412 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YH09 OPW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH09 OPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH09 OPW registered?

YH09 OPW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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